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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376613418
Report Date: 03/05/2025
Date Signed: 03/05/2025 03:15:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/05/2025 03:15 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:CASTANEDA, MARIA & DIANA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376613418
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CASTANEDA, MARIA & DIANAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 420-2689
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91911
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Maria Castaneda, ProviderTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On March 5, 2025, at 2:10 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), D. Sanchez and R. Alexanian, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with the Licensee, Maria Castaneda. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. No children were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a single story, three bedroom, two bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPAs inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, bedroom located next to the hallway bathroom and backyard. Off limits areas are: Master bedroom, master bathroom, bedroom located next to the living room and garage and are inaccessible through use of door knob protection.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The storage area for poisons is locked. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Provider has a pile up boxes stored underneath a canopy that is accessible to the children. Provider stated that she is only caring for two children for a couple of hours a day and does not uses the backyard. LPA advised provider that due to having a large license and the secondary exit is thru the backyard, she needs to clear the clutter area. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 12/2025. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 02/2024. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 12/2024.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/05/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA, MARIA & DIANA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376613418
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025
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Provider stated she hasn't provided care for infants but knows that there should be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards should be free from all loose articles and objects. The provider shall physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

No deficiencies cited.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025
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